Music at University of South Florida
Tampa, FL · Master's Degree · about 22 graduates a year
University of South Florida graduates in music earn 3% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating.
How University of South Florida Compares for Music
All 98 colleges reporting music earnings at this degree level, ranked by median pay four years after graduation. “Wage-adjusted” divides pay by the square root of the state’s wage index so colleges in low-wage states aren’t penalized for local pay.
| # | College | 4 yrs after | Wage-adjusted | Adj. rank | 1 yr after |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | New Jersey City University Jersey City, NJ | $82,054 | $72,018 | #3 | — |
| 2 | Central Washington University Ellensburg, WA | $79,115 | $72,769 | #2 | $71,579 |
| 3 | Messiah University Mechanicsburg, PA | $77,342 | $78,658 | #1 | $66,109 |
| 4 | Sam Houston State University Huntsville, TX | $68,888 | $70,039 | #4 | — |
| 5 | University of Delaware Newark, DE | $66,502 | $66,104 | #5 | $38,417 |
| 6 | CUNY Brooklyn College Brooklyn, NY | $63,685 | $60,615 | #10 | $16,996 |
| 7 | Michigan State University East Lansing, MI | $62,193 | $65,575 | #6 | $42,484 |
| 8 | Ohio State University-Main Campus Columbus, OH | $60,865 | $64,952 | #7 | — |
| 9 | California State University-Northridge Northridge, CA | $60,697 | $55,230 | #19 | $37,985 |
| 10 | University of Florida Gainesville, FL | $59,913 | $63,770 | #8 | — |
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| 47 | Texas Christian University Fort Worth, TX | $47,885 | $48,685 | #43 | — |
| 48 | University of Georgia Athens, GA | $47,875 | $49,560 | #39 | $29,460 |
| 49 | University of Missouri-Kansas City Kansas City, MO | $47,852 | $51,307 | #31 | $32,932 |
| 50 | University of South Florida Tampa, FL | $46,862 | $49,879 | #37 | — |
| 51 | Arizona State University Campus Immersion Tempe, AZ | $46,731 | $48,017 | #49 | $28,187 |
| 52 | Baylor University Waco, TX | $46,515 | $47,292 | #52 | — |
| 53 | Illinois State University Normal, IL | $46,476 | $45,662 | #58 | $38,873 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do University of South Florida music graduates make?
Graduates earn $46,862 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does University of South Florida rank for music?
Among 98 colleges reporting earnings for music graduates, University of South Florida ranks #50 by median pay four years after graduation, and #37 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is music at University of South Florida worth it?
Its graduates earn 3% less than the national median for music ($48,285).
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Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are medians for graduates who received federal aid and were working and not enrolled; programs with few graduates are not reported. Wage adjustment uses Census ACS state median household income.